STARS OF THE WEEKLearning Zone 1Kaitlyn Bourhill for outstanding engagement in all areas of the curriculum.Reuben Sloan for progress in Quick 60.Jade Douglas for consistent effort in Maths and Writing.Jacob Lyndon for leadership and initiative with the guitar.

Learning Zone 2Van Chambers-Cox for a positive approach to school and learning.William Gray for being helpful and responsible with technology. Armani Stanaway for having a positive can-do attitude.

Learning Zone 3Zac Jensen for his positive can-do attitude towards his schoolwork.Rosie Richardson for her huge efforts and positive attitude towards all areas of the Curriculum.Ruby Hollis for her huge efforts and positive attitude towards all areas of the Curriculum.

​Learning Zone 4Ruby Reynolds for always being positive and enthusiastic!Izzy O'Connor-Siale for awesome effort in swimming.Leo Banton for awesome effort in swimming.Rosalee Young for good effort in swimming.Grace Gray for being resilient.

From the Principal's PenReports will be given out on Wednesday next week. We thought that we would clarify the attendance grades for parents. If children have been absent for more than 20 days (4 weeks) through sickness or holiday they will get a grade of unsatisfactory. Often parents get a little shocked when they get this grade on a report. Attendance is a legal requirement and children are expected to attend school. They should not be taking days off to have a birthday or go shopping. Parents need to be aware that attendance is recorded and kept on file. Attendance has a significant impact on achievement and children are much more engaged in their learning with regular attendance.Attendance for EOY year reports - the numbers refer to half days absent for the full year:

School NoticesProduction DVD'sFor those who have ordered a copy of this years school production, please come and collect from our school office.​Lost PropertyPlease check the lost property area beside LZ1JF regularly if you have lost or misplaced any clothing or footwear items. It can sometimes take a few days to make its way from where the item may have been left. Encourage your children to take responsibility for their belongings.

Community NoticesOrewa College Uniform ShopOur onsite uniform shop is open for the final time this year on Saturday 10th December 9.30am - 12 noon. Layby service available. Get your uniform now to avoid the rush.

Dairy Flat Live Music ClubSunday 11th - Fundraising Event. Starts 1.30pm Entry $12.50 Licensed Cash Bar with Club prices. Food will be also be available. Please help us promote this event by forwarding it to your friends. Put Dairy Flat 11th of December in your diary, will be a great afternoon with a lot of music/ dancing. Dairy Flat Hall, cnr Postman Rd/Dairy Flat Highway. (See flyer below)

Learn how to be a more confident speakerToastmasters has come to Dairy Flat and YOU are invited to be a guest. It’s like having a workout in the gym. Every time you visit, you become a stronger and more confident speaker. Alternate Tuesdays 7.45-9pm at Dairy Flat Hall, Corner of Postmans Road.Tina 027 291 8027Gib StopperFor all your gib stopping, plastering and skim-coating needs, contact Reg on 021 0823 8329 or email lisa.reg@xtra.co.nz for a free quote.

New Zealand Girls Choir 2017We’re so excited to announce that we are launching the New Zealand Girls Choir at the beginning of 2017 in Albany. We are also starting an adults choir. See flyer attached below.

School Holiday ProgrammesMarrzipan Drama Holiday WorkshopTuesday 24th - Thursday 26th January. 10am-4pm. Students will devise their own play from scratch, create characters, direct each other, design the set, bring in costumes and get to perform to family and friends at the end of the final day! As well as having fun, the children develop confidence and public speaking ability, in a fun, relaxed environment. Spaces are limited to 16 per group so get in quick! W: marrzipandrama.co.nz E: jex@marrzipandrama.co.nz T: 027 217 0693

​​Eliettes Music AcademyGuitar, Singing, Band and Drama. Please see attachment below.

Watersafe AucklandWe will be running our FREE Splash-Breakaway Holiday Programme over two weeks in January next year (2017) near your local pool. Our main focus here at Water safe Auckland is “preventing drowning through education”. The programme includes multiple water activities, swimming skills, free lunch and most importantly water safety practices to keep you safe. See attached flyer. http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3103241/SPLASH-Break-Away-January-2017-Registration

Waitemata District Health BoardPublic Health Nurse HintsLove, Trust and Respect are boomerangs.Give them to your child and they will come right back to you!​For more information please phone your Public Health Nurse El Mann Ph: 09 427 0300